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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-03-10

A Glowing Tribute from an English
Minister.

Bv Anclo-American cable to the DIspatch.l
I,oNpoS. March 9.-The Rev. DIR.
joseph Parker, pastor of the City Tenn
ple. whose guest the Rev. Henry Ward
Beecber was during his recent visit to
London. publishes a tribute to Mr..
Beecher's memory. He says he does
not hesitate to pronounce Mr.. Beecher
the greatest preacher who ever lived,
and continues:
1--WE who have bowed with him in
PRAYER knew with what might of hui
mility. penitence, faith, and love he
stormed the Kingdom of Heaven. His
moral fearlessness was consistent
throughout. 1t was in vain to threaten
Mr.. Beecher. Having made up his
mind, no Luther was better prepared to
face loss, infamy, or restitution. Ineyer
heard him say one unkind word of any
enemy. When Mr.. Beecher left my
house he put his arm round my
neck, kissed me, and said: Goodbye,
old fellow; I love you. These were
the last words / heard from Mr..
Beechers lips. NV house is larger and
brighter because Mr.. Beecher tarried
there. Mr.. Beecher and his wife used
TO call themselves two old folks. Veri-
", they might have been young lovers,
so devoted were they to one another.
l wish to be at Mr.. Beecher's grave in
spirit to take one short look at the
place where his body lies. and there
after TO look steadily upward to the
Heaven to which he has assembled"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-03-10

ST. LOUIS. March 9.--FIour quiet and un-
changed Wheat active. unsettled. Irregular.
and lower, closing at AaSc. undor yesterday.
No. red, cash, s9kc.; May, SLASH &c, closing
at SiAc. Corn active, strong, and higher,
closing 3xc over yesterday: No. mixed, cash.
36kc.; May, 36ka37c., closing at 35sc. Oats
dull and urn and sc. higher; No. mixed,
cash, sSSc. March and April, ssac asked
May s9hc. Whiskey steady at N.lA Wool
steady and unchanged. Provisions DUH but nrm.
Pork. els Lard higher nc fT6sY. Bulk
meats-Boxed-lots-l clear. %.SH; short
ribs, $3.50; short clear, $50. Bacon-lons
clear $50; short-ribs, soN; short clear,
f9asQ lex
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-03-10

CINCINNATI. March o.-Wneat strong; No.
red. s4Sc. Corn in good demand and stronger
No 2mixed. s9iSniO,. Oats irregular; No.
mixed, gqhaOAc. Pork neglected at sisO
Lard stronger NJ E.6et. Bulk-meats strong;
=EOrt-rib, S221. Bacon nrm; short-rio, tBlsf.
short clear so.s7H. Whissey steady al N'ij'
Hcgs firm.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-03
speak out. mr.. sneed.

NASHVILLE, TENN, May 2.-Presi.
dent Morrow, of the Southern League,
received q dispatch tonight from Pres
ident Carnes, OF Memphis, protesting
against Diestel umpiring any more
games there. Mr.. Morrow said to the
APPEAL correspondent tonight: "0n
Saturday morning / asked Jack Sneed
who he would prefer to umpire the
games in Memphis. He said
"Diestel, by long odds. He is not
the best umpire in the world,
but he is better than the
Others" accordingly sent Diesiel
to Memphis. | asked SDeed at the
same time If he was satisfied with
Deistel why he kicked 80. HIS answer
was that he didn't mean anything by
it; it WIS his habit and he couldn't
help it. More than this, said Mr..
Morrow, plenty OF Nalhville people
made personal appeals to me not
to send Diestel to Memphis, claiming
that he was prtjudiced sgainst Nash
vile. But as Sneed was satisfied, /
deemed it wise to let him have his
choice. Mr. Morrow says he cannot
tell what he will do in regard to
changing the umpire until he gets
Captain Carnss's letter, which will be
tomorrow morning.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-03
The ROnaOna Win.

PHILADELPHIA, PA, May AFTER
having today's game we'll in hand the
Philadelphia infeld went to pieces in
the fifth inning, permittingth the Boston
team to run up six runs, not one Of
which was earned. Up to this time
the pitching OF Bufinton had been
first class, but he seemed to become
demoralized by the errors, and after
that he was hit rather freely. The
fielding on neither side was anything
to brag OF, but the Phillies were un-
fortunate In getting their errors to-
gether. Kelly distinguished himself
at right by making two muffs, one OF
which was OF the Iankest kind. He
came in to catch in the sixth, and his
presence behind the bat seemed to
give the visitors the confidence they
lacked in the early part OF the game.
Score-Boston, IL; Philadelphia, Q.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-03
A Victory for PItIrburg.

PITTtBURa, Pa, May 2-The De-
troit's record fJr both exhibition and
championship games was broken to-
day by the Pittsburgs, who won their
second successive victory by hard hit
ting and brilliant, sharp fielding, in
the presence OF 5000 enthusiastic
spectators. They took IL e lead in the
first inning, making four runs after
two men were out, on five singles and
a base on balls. The feature OF the
game was the batting of Carroll for
the PittsburgS, which was never ex'
celled in this city. He made In sue
cession single, double, triple and
home Iur. The audience almost went
wild when he wound up with a high
hit over left field fence, netting him Q
home run. Baldwin was hit hard,
particularly in the first part OF the
game, while Calvin again demon
slrated his effectiveness under the
new rules. Two OF the Detroits' runs
were made in the fifth inning on an
excusable error of Barley, when the
side should have been retired. In the
third inning Brown hurt bis hand
while trying to catch a running ny
and had to retire. Carroll took his
place and Miller caught for the
balance Of the game. Score-Pitts-
burg, 8; Detroit, 3.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-03
DIAMOND DOTS.


BEATEN again.
GIVE us an umpire.
MAUI is a good pitcher.
BAKERicaught q good game.
SNEED covered third nicely.
LET all the stores be closed on the
day OF the game for the orphans.
OLD MAN PHELAN covsre second in
good style and made three Dagger.
NEXT Friday is the day for the
great game for the benefit Of the Or
phsns.
SNKED's sluggsrs will be on hand to
get pointers from the Cotton and
Merchant Exchanges nine.
LET everybody turn out on next
Friday. Remember you will see fue
sport and help the orphans beside.
BROTHER MAVRELIAN, president Of
Christian brothers College, has ten
dered the free use OF the college band
for the great game for the orphans.
THEY say Capt. Massey walks his
team to Raleigh and back every
morning before breakfast, just for
exercise ind so as to win the orphans
game.
TIE ladies' can attend the great game
without escorts. Gen. Z, F. Patterson
is chairman OF the Reception Commit
tee, and he will see that all ladies are
cared for.
THERE will be no kicking from the
umpire's decision in the orphans
game Of ball, as he weighs "0verton."
No COPYRIGHT has been taken out on
the above.
MR. W. A. GAGE has returned from
Hot Springs and is in good form. He
says he will play the game Of his
life on next Friday for the benefit OF
the orphans.
Buy your tickets early for the or.
pbans' game ON next Friday. There
will be a rush at the gate and you will
save time and trouble. Every men,
DER OF the Exchange has them for sale
P. M. PATTERSON 4 Co. will take the
brass band to the grounds and back
to the college free, 30 as to aid the
orphans in the great ba ,eball game on
Friday next between the cotton bay
ers and the cotton factors.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-03
The Came.

Memphis went first to bat and Doyle
started the run getting by driving the
second hall pitched over the right
field fence for a home run. Andrews
hit to center for two bags but he was
left by McAleer and Black flying out.
In the fourth inning Andrews drove
the ball over the right field fence for
a home RIM. Black followed with a
two bigger and he scored on Phelan's
drive TO right for three bases. Baker
hit safe and Phelan scored. In the
eighth inning Doyle and Sneed got in
singles, bat Doyle was retired at the
plate and Sneed was left on third on
flies by Andrews and McAleer, which
were taken in by Hayes.
The Nsshvilles scored one run in
the fret inningon Hayes drive over
the left field fence for q home run. In
the second inning, after two men
we're out, Nicholas reached first On
bis slow hit along the left foul line.
He secured second on Doyle's tumble
Of BuTks' grounder and both he and
Burks scored on Clinton's two Dagger.
Clinton went to third on a wild throw
by Baker and hescored on Hsyes's sim
gle. In the fourth inning Clinton and
Nicholas scored on their hits and
Hayes's drive along the lett foul line.
In the fifth Reeder hit in front Of the
plate and went to second on bad
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-03
Sensation, Verify,

The following startling revelation
appeared in the Nashville American Of
yesterday: Quite sensation has
leaked ont in baseball circles. 1t will
be remembered by all that Larry Cor
eoran was on the programme to pitch
Saturdays game, but that at the last
moment Bradley was substituted,
The directors have made careful in
vestigation sot certain rumors, and
this morning Corcoran will be fined
$50 and suspended indegnitely. Cor
coran had fallen into the hands OF
Bobbie Black, who made him drunk
in order to allow Memphis to win.
1t is stated that q large amount of
money was bet against Nashville by
parties from Memphis who assigned
to Sneed and B aek the job Of fixing
Corcoran AT the last moment Man
sger Bradley was notified OF
the scheme snd went into the
box himself and won the game The
matter has been investigated by the
Nashville directors, who have taken
prompt measures in the case. Now
let the Memphis directors investigate
the conduct OF Sneed and Black and
act as promptly. Until such measures
are condemned baseball in tie South
will not amount to much. CorCoran
was most valuable man, but rather
than tolerate such conduct he has
been placed under the ban"
The statement was brought to the
attention OF Manager Sneed last night
Backed up by the undoubted corrob-
oratiCn OF straightforward old Dick
Phelau, the manager clears his skirts,
but Bob is under dark cloud, which
calls for stringent and prompt meas.
ures Of discipline. The explanation is
as follows: Friday night three or four
OF the Memphis players, among them
Sneed, Phelan and Black, were stroll.
ing around Nashville, and entered a
saloon to get drink. While there Gin
ton and Corcorsn came in, and the
whole party INDUCED in a social glass.
All the Memphis crowd, cave Black
and Sneed, started to leave the place,
noticing which Phelan returned and
ende lvored to induce Black to accom-.
psny them He declined, and as Sneed
was with him, Phelan aud his cdfnpan.
ions repaired to Linck's Hotel, where
they were all stopping, and retired.
About IL O'Clock Sneed returned, and
Phelan asked him about Black. The
manager replied, he left him up town
some time previous. At o'clock
Sneed visited Phelan and asked him
il Black had yet put in an appearance.
He had not, but showed up about 2
o'clock, a. m. The riot act was read
to him, and there the matter was al
lowed to rest. There may be some
thing more than mere idle charges In
the case, and an accounting for the
long line Of defeats sustained by Mem
phis. II 80, justice to the public de-
mands an invest cation.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-03
won I'm the Ninth.

WAsHINsToN, May 1.-The New
York Washington game today, while
we'll played, was uninteresting until
the ninth inning, when the New
Yorks pulled out OF the small est hole
possible, and won the game through
good batting. They went in TO make
three runs and did 1t. Gillespie, the
first striker, led of with hit; Dorgan
struck out, and on Richards on's three
Dagger Gillespie scored. Deasley sent
Richardson across the home plate, and
the former scored the winning run on
Ewing's tremendous hit over Illness
head. Attendance, 1000. Score: New
York. 8; Washington, 4.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-03

game and the cloudy appearance OF
the sky during the rest Of the after
noon, only 1900 people visited the
park. The grounds were only In fair
condition. Denny opened the run get
ting for Indianapolis In the fret inning
by knocking the ball over the fence
and scoring. In the second four more
runs Were made by timely batting and
remarkable base stealing by Myers
and Cahill. Another run was secured
in the fifth inning and three more in
the seventh. Chicago made Its only
run in the eighth inning from an error
by MeGeachy and three base hit by
Sunday, which brought Baldwin home.
Score: indianapolis, o; Chicsgo, l.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-03
The ExeeIIenG Qualities

OF the delightful liquid fruit remedy,
Syrup OF Figs, commend tito all who
suffer from Habitual Constipation and
kindred ills. Being In liquid form
and pleasing to the taste, harmless in
Its nature, strengthening as we'll as
cleansing in Its properties, it is easily
taken by old and young, and truly
beneficial in its effects, and therefore
the favorite family remedy, especially
with the ladies and children, who re-
quire q geutle yet effective laxative.
For sale by II. ]. Hester and all lead
ing druggists. Van Vleet & Co., g.
W. Jones & Co., w. N. Wilkerson &
Co., and 6. Mansfield & Co. have been
appointed wholesale agents at Mem
phis.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-03

Summary: Runs tarned-Nashville,
l; Memphis, A. Two base hits-An-
drsws, K. Black, Clinton and Maui,
Three base hits-Hayes and Phelsn.
Home runs-Hayes, Andrews and
Doyle. Left on bas6s-Memphis, 8 /;
Nashville, 8, Double plays-Black,
Phelan and Andrews. Struck out
BY Black, 3; by Maui, 8. Bases on
balls-By Black, l by Maui, l. Bases
given for hitting man with ball-By
Black, L; by Maui, l. Passed balls
Baker, /; Nichols, /. Time OF game
Two hours and fifteen minutes, UNI
pire-Diestel.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-03
MISS LUCIA Il. GRIFFIN
Gives Her First oscillations I'm Mem
phis al the Gay OsO House.

Miss Lucia r. Griffin, Of Iowa, gave
last night in the ordinary Of the
Gayoso House her first recitation IL
this city. The audience WAS
largely made up Of the guests
OF the hotel and It was quite In sym
pathy with the young lady, who made
an instantly pleasant impression. Oh
the selections she gave the Naughty
Girl" the "Bobolink and "FiVd
Cents for a Drink" were the best,
The first was a very natural perform
ance, tuned up to key in which
naughty girls usually pitch their voices
and their manners. The bobolink's
song was admirably rendered. The
handsome warbler got very close to
nature and fairly reveled In the
variations. There was sometimes a
fault of indistinctness apparent, but
this was in part due TO the hall and
TO the nervousness natural to first
appearance before BtrangB audience.
Miss Griffin certainly pos
sesses musical powers OF mimicry
powers that would quite justify her
selection OF the stage, for which she
is admirably fitted. rGfts like hers
should not be confined to the recita-
ton hall or classes. They demand a
larger field for their fairer exercise
and should have IL. She proposes to
give lessons here II she can obtain sui
Acient enC engagement.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-03
TRANSFERS.

s. L. Goodloe, executor. to r, O,
Brinkley. ct al; lot 7, O. L. 493, $S,-
867 80.
J.L. Harris to 9allie E. Harris, all
his interest in 1870 acres In Eleventh
Civil District; love and affection.
W. M. Gilchrist to Walter Stone,
an undivided half interest in lots IA
and 10 of Meacham's subdivision on
fernando road and Roanoke avenue,
sARR g.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-03
The "MessD LOae.

BALrIMoRE, May 2.-shreve was put
in to pitch for Baltimore today and by
his wildness came near giving the
Metropolitans their first game this
season, but after the fifth inning he
settled down to work and bis team
won with comparative ease. Both
clubs batted hard. Radfords work at
second wa' exceptionally fine.
Score: Baltimore, 10; Metropolitlns 8.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-03
A Close Came.

CINCINNATI, May 2.-Terrific batting
and phenomenal fielding marked tbs
contest between the Louisvilles and
Cincinnatis this afternoon. Both pitch
ers suffered equally, being pounded
ell over the field. Browning and Rec
cius led the Louisville in fielding, cut
ting off no less than seven long hits
that seemed safe for two and three
bases. The Louisville management de-
clines to pay Saturdays forfeited
game, and will insist on the forfeiture.
Score: Louisville, 8; Cincinnati, z.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-03
AthIe,ics, IL; Brooklyn, @.

PHILADEIPHIA, May 1.-The Ath-
letics to-day got The hang OF Terry'f
hitherto bothersome delivery and hit
him with freedom that finally be.
came monotonous. weighing who
pitched mis- first game with the
Athletics, was quite effective, not
being bit to any extent except in the
fifth inning. The fielding Of the
Brooklyns was rather slovenly, while
that OF the home team was rather
sharp and at times almost brilliant.
Larkin WAS sent to first on balls the
fret five times he came to the bat.
Tcore: Athletics, II; Brooklyn, 8.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-03

INDIANAPOLIS, IND, Nav AIT q
meeting OF the directors OF the Indian
apo is Baseball Club tonight, the re-
signstion OF Manager G. W. Burnham
was presented and accepted. He will
be succeeded by F. L. Thomas, at
present secretary OF the club. Mr..
Burnham's letter of resignation states
that a recent accident to his father ne
cesatatts his presence at home.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-03
The Ohampaons OutpIayod.

INDIAEAPoLIs, IND, May I'm the
game today between the Indianapolis.
and Chicago clubs the champions oil
1885 were outplayed at every point,
The home club securing sixteen base
hits to their opponents seven. owing
to the heavy shower Of! rain couple
Of hours before the opening Of the
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-03
LEAFS Springs, Granger County,
East Tennessee,

Is an exceedingly healthy and roman
tic summer resort, possessing the finest
natural mineral waters, white sulphur,
black sulphur and chslybeate, south
Of the Potomac. Board first class and
cheap. Address as above. M. J..
Hughes, proprietor.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-03
Lots. ResiGIences. Edo.

stratton, Thomas q Rogers, 40 Mad
ison street, have acrep, lots and resi-
dences in all directions. II you want
to purchase, you are sure to find on
their list property to suit you.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-03

TIE ianeerB say real estate will adj
vance 100 per cent. Attend the auction
sale today and buy lot, corner Main
and Madison streets, at 0:30.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-03

The cottages on Frank street, TO be
sold today at 1890, are new and rent
at 926 and $50 per month. Good In
vestmentg, -
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-03
LOST

DURSE- On Main street, BIO weon JeHer-
l. son and Madison, Monday, between II
and O'clock. Return to 8S Front street.
WATCH-Saturday afternoon, a lady's
w nickel watch with silver ohatelain.
Liberal reward. ia ADAMS ST.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-03

Al ACRES of beautiful land on Trigg
III avenue; new house, fine we'll and other
Improvements. Half cash. A bargain
OALH00N & BUCHANAN,
GannnA
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-03

IL known as Lakeview, situated on the
east bank of Horn Lake. about els ht miles
south of the city, on the l.. N. o. and !. X. R.
There is a new hotel of IA rooms, dining
Also, dancing hall and new boat house, IS
boats, l steam launch, and new boats now
heing built. There is a depot on the land
and several stores. The property is all in
water and is a fne place for either fishing or
boating. There are u acres of land in this
properly, Price reasonable, and on easy
terms. II. l.. GUI0N, Agent,
10 Madison Rtraet.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-03-26
Natures Provisions.

In conversation drifting toward
the many wise provisions of nature,
the Rev. Mr.. Mack well said: 1.-THE
other day, in my intellectual excur-
sions, [ came across a wonderfully
sensible paper treating of the use of
snakes. The long black snake is es-
pecially useful. He goes into the
dense swanIps, worms himself among
The reek and flags and dey0urs thous-
ands of scorpions and lizards, which,
without his timely interference
would become too numerous. So,
you see. everything, even the black
snake, is useful, being created for a
purpose"
"That is all very WE'LL" one of the
reverend gentleman'S listeners re-
piled. 1--WE recognize the usefulness
of the snake, because he devOurs
scorpions and lizards, but of what use.
pray tell me, are the scorpions and
lizards ?"
"Ihey eat innumerable insects"
the minister triumphantly replied.
"All right; but of what use are the
insects? ?"
"The insects? Why. they serve
as food for the lizards"
"Yes; but of what nse are the
lizards?"
"Why, you must be blind not to
see that they serve as food for the
snakes"
"Of course / see that, but that only
brings up the question of what use
are the snakes?n
ITO eat the lizards, / tell you. My
dear sir" the minister added, at is
not strange that philosophy advances
so slowly, when we think of mans
narrowness of understandings Ar-
kansas Traveller.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-03-26
Stray Sunbeams.

Key to poorhOuse-Whiskey.
The most popular trade marks
High and dry-A tall Kentuckian.
Free lunch for callers-SpOnge-
cake.
A man of deeds-The county re-
corder.
A stopped-up-geyser is an expurt
in its way.
The true Yankee is never short in
his reckoning.
Eyes are not eyes when cigar smoke
makes them water.
Best thing to do when you go shop
ping with ladies-Take notes.
The nomad who goes to war is fri :
quently in tent on his business.
The bald headed man more than
any other, would like to be million
hair.
Hints for winter-How to keep
your rooms warm keep your CRATES
coal'd.
Size amt everything. A watch
ticking can be heard further than
bed tick.
Did Solomon have John L. in
mind when he said 60 to the ant,
thou slug-hard.
Garments without buttons are ad.
vertlsed. Evidently the cast-of cloth
ing OF bachelors who don't know
how to handle thread and needle.